General

Gran Canaria for Disabled Visitors

I recently received this email from a couple in Bucharest who are wondering about Gran Canaria for disabled visitors. For example, how easy is it get around the island in a wheelchair and can they do boat trips and other… (READ MORE)

7 Reasons Not to Retire in Gran Canaria

Although retiring to Gran Canaria might sound like a good plan, don’t start packing your bags just yet. When you choose where to retire, you are making a decision for life. You are going to buy a home and spend… (READ MORE)

Puerto de Sardina

In the northwest of the island, on the coast, you will find Puerto de Sardina. This little fishing village is nice to visit. The beach has pretty golden sand and Sardina itself is picturesque. There is a restaurant there (try… (READ MORE)

Public Transport

If you want to explore Gran Canaria, you have several options. There is no train system, which should not surprise you too much, considering the size of Gran Canaria. There is, however, a very economical bus system. Buses are known… (READ MORE)

Valsequillo de Gran Canaria

Valsequillo de Gran Canaria is located in the east of Gran Canaria, in a mountain setting. This village is west of Telde and southwest of Las Palmas. Tourism and agriculture are the main industries in Valsequillo de Gran Canaria. This… (READ MORE)

Floods in Gran Canaria

You can see from the pictures on here: http://www.hollandsenieuwe.com/blog/canarische-eilanden-overspoeld-met-regen_24707/ how bad the flooding in Gran Canaria can get. I remember during my first ever month on the island we had a torrential downpour and the shop underneath the hotel I… (READ MORE)